QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

EMERALD JOCKEY CLUB

EMERALD – FRIDAY 13th NOVEMBER 2020

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 3 RAIL – TRUE


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Adams
Stewards – T. Hudson, G. Meek, E. Suli, F. Hartford
Clerk of Scales – W. Welburn
Judge – M. Bulger
Veterinarian – Dr Z. Rickertt
Swab Attendants – E. Burgess
Starter – J. McClellan

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

ROCKHAMPTON FRIDAY 6TH OF NOVEMBER 2020 XXXX GOLD CLASS 1 HCP

Trainer C. Russell reported that HIGHLY INFLUENTIAL would now be spelled until the warmer weather cools down as the gelding does not handle the tropical weather.

Race 1: CLERMONT RC APPRECIATION Maiden Plate 1300m

Call Me Theroux – Laid in under pressure in the straight.

Ventures Benir – Slow to begin.

Fizz – Slow to begin. When questioned regarding the performance of FIZZ, Jockey N. Day stated the mare failed to travel at any stage of the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed soreness in both hind legs. Trainer C Taylor was advised a veterinary certificate would be required prior to FIZZ’s next start. Trainer C. Taylor stated that FIZZ will now be leaving his stable.

Lady Sheilack – Slow to begin. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance, Jockey M Gray stated that his mount failed to respond to his riding throughout the event and weakened from the 600m while running to line in a disappointing manner. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Race 2: MEMBER APPRECIATION QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 1000m


Correct weight was delayed to allow stewards to consider two objections lodged by Trainer L Wright, trainer of EMILEE’S EMPIRE declared third by the judge, against APPARENTLY NOT ,2nd placegetter, and LEO’S DEN, placed 1st, alleging interference over the concluding stages. It was established that near the 50m LEO’S DEN commenced to shift out carrying APPARENTLY NOT out towards EMILEE’S EMPIRE and approaching the finish line shifted out abruptly causing APPARENTLY NOT to forcibly bump EMILLEE’S EMPIRE resulting in both runners becoming severely unbalanced. Stewards were of the view that APPARENTLY NOT had no bearing on the interference suffered to EMILEE’S EMPIRE and even though the interference was significant, bearing in mind the proximity to the finish and how the runners were finishing off the race, stewards were not satisfied had the interference not occurred EMILEE’S EMPIRE would have beaten APPARENTLY NOT and LEO’S DEN and as such both objections were dismissed.

Correct weight was also delayed to allow stewards to consider an objection lodged by Trainer A Coome, trainer of APPARENTLY NOT the 2nd placegetter, against LEO’S DEN placed 1st alleging interference over the concluding stages. It was established that near the 50m LEO’S DEN commenced to shift out carrying APPARENTLY NOT outwards and approaching the finish line shifted out abruptly causing APPARENTLY NOT to become severely unbalanced. Stewards were of the view that had the interference not occurred APPARENTLY NOT would have finished ahead of LEO’S DEN at the finish and therefore upheld the objection and amended the placings as follows; APPARENTLY NOT (1st), LEO’S DEN (2nd), EMILEE’S EMPIRE (3rd) and BETTER CHILL’EM (4th).


Leo's Den – Shifted out abruptly over the concluding stages despite the efforts of its rider, making heavy contact with APPARENTLY NOT who was carried out onto EMILEE’S EMPIRE. Trainer P. Fleming was advised that LEO’S DEN would be required to prove its tractability in an official barrier trial prior to its next start. A post race veterinary examination revealed the presence of blood in one nostril due to an abrasion.

Apparently Not – Severely hampered approaching the winning post by LEO’S DEN, which shifted out abruptly despite the efforts of its rider.

Better Chill'em – Laid out rounding the home turn.

Lynn's Lane – Declared at late scratching at 2:37pm after refusing to load. Prior to correct weight being declared, all bets placed on LYNN’S LANE were ordered to be refunded in full with the following deductions applicable for all bets prior to 2.37pm

3 cents in the dollar for all win bets #3 (APPARENTLY NOT)
4 cents in the dollar for all place bets #3 (APPARENTLY NOT)
4 cents in the dollar for all place bets #1 (LEO’S DEN)
3 cents in the dollar for all place bets #8 (EMILEE’S EMPIRE)

Trainer A Coome was advised that LYNN’S LANE would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate prior to its next start.

Emilee's Empire – Approaching the winning post, was severely hampered by APPARENTLY NOT who was carried out by LEO’S DEN which shifted out abruptly despite the efforts of its rider.

Serioustemptation – Jockey H Richardson was dislodged en route to the barriers and Jockey Richardson was examined by Ambulance Officers and was pass fit to fulfil her engagement. Stood flat footed and then took no competitive part of the race. Trainer J Pointon was advised that SERIOUSTEMPTATION would be required to prove its tractability in an official barrier trial prior to its next start.

It's a Pearler – Over-raced in the middle stages.

Race 3: WOODS TYRE SERVICE RATINGS BAND 0 - 60 Handicap 1000m

Tadween – Approaching the 200m, became awkward in stride and approaching the winning post commenced to weaken noticeably and dislodged jockey P Hamblin. A post-race veterinary examination revealed that the gelding had suffered a catastrophic injury to both fore legs and was humanly euthanised. Jockey P. Hamblin was examined by on course Ambulance Officers and was subsequently passed fit to fulfill his remaining engagements.

Algeroba – Jockey M Murphy was fined $200 under AR210(1) for failing to weigh in for fourth place.

Monstrosity - Hampered on jumping away. Over-raced throughout the event.

Aquagem – Jumped away awkwardly and was hampered shortly after jumping.

All Native – Reared as the start was affected and as a result was slow into stride and took no competitive part of the race. Trainer G. Bell was advised that ALL NATIVE would be required to trial prior to a future race start.

Race 4: EMERALD JOCKEY CLUB VOLUNTEERS APPRECIATION Class 1 Handicap 1300m

Prior to the declaration of correct weight N. Summers (TOKAREV), 3rd placegetter, viewed the stewards' video before deciding not to lodge an objection.

High I Cue – Momentarily inconvenienced after jumping away.

Strike Point – Was severely hampered shortly after jumping by BAUHINIA DRUM which commenced to buck and shifted out abruptly.

Alsaurusfirst – Approaching the 200m had to be restrained after becoming disappointed for a run between KING KAI and TOKAREV, who was carried in by HIGH I CUE.

Bullet Lad – Shortly after jumping away, had to take action to avoid the heels of STRIKE POINT who was carried out by BAUHINIA DRUM which shifted out abruptly.

Arabella Ekcels – Trainer T Schofield was advised that ARABELLA EKCELS would be restricted to NON TAB venues until it proves its competitiveness.

Siratro - Approaching the 400m had to be restrained to avoid the heels of HIGH I CUE which shifted in when insufficiently clear. Jockey N Day pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding and his license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 8 days to commence on midnight Tuesday 17th November and to expire on midnight Wednesday 25th November.

Tokarev – Carried in over the concluding stages by HIGH I CUE, which laid in under pressure.

Duan Phoenix – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

King Kai – Approaching the 200m, became disappointed for a run between HOCKED and TOKAREV, and as a result had to shift in to improve into clear running.

Bauhinia Drum – Shortly after jumping, commenced to buck and shifted out abruptly placing its jockey at a severe disadvantage. Trainer D. Schultz was advised BAUHINIA DRUM would be required to trial prior to next start.

Race 5: COUNTRY CUPS CHALLENGE QUALIFIER/CENTRAL HIGHLANDS CUP OPEN Handicap 1615m

Fastnet Flyer – Slow to begin.

Proane – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

Snipfit – Jockey A Spinks was fined $500 for using whip on 7 times prior to the 100m, 2 more than permitted.

Argento Perlo – Laid out rounding the home turn.

Addicted – Travelled wide in the early stages. Trainer G Bell advised that ADDICTED would now be spelled.

Twinspier – Approaching the 600m, had to be restrained after improving onto the heels of ARGENTO PERLO

Race 6: EMERALD JC COUNTRY STAMPEDE QUALIFIER OPEN QUALITY Handicap 1100m

Zukaz – Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.

Fully Maxed – Approaching the 800m, had to be restrained for a number of strides after being crossed by FRUGAL which shifted in when insufficiently clear to do so. Jockey A Butler was found guilty of a charge of careless riding and his license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 days to commence on midnight 28th November and to expire on 5th December. Approaching the 400m, had to be restrained after improving onto the heels of FRUGAL. On entering the home straight, raced in restricted room for a number of strides.

Frugal – Approaching the 200m, had to be restrained to avoid the heels of FULLY MAXED when that runner shifted in when insufficiently clear. Rider of FULLY MAXED, M Murphy was reprimanded as a result of the incident. When questioned regarding the poor performance of FRUGAL, jockey A Butler stated that he could offer no explanation for the poor performance of the gelding and added that FRUGAL failed to respond to his riding throughout the event. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Mono Lad – Permission was granted for MONO LAD to race bare in front after the farrier was unable to replate the gelding.

Ahwahneechee – Hampered on jumping away. Held up on entering the home straight. Raced in restricted room approaching the winning post.

Crafty Cop – Slow to begin. Approaching the 800m, had to be restrained after improving onto the heels of PALLADIAN. A post race veterinary examination failed reveal any abnormalities.

Wicked Express – Hampered on jumping away away.

Shigeru Mahogany – Jumped away awkwardly.

Palladian – Raced in restricted room approaching the winning post.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 6. Michael Murphy – Jockey – careless riding – AR131(a)

Fines
Race 3. Michael Murphy – Jockey - AR210(1) – Failed to weigh in for 4th place - $200
Race 5. Adam Spinks – Jockey - Use of whip 7 times prior to the 100m, 2 more than permitted – AR132(7)(a)(ii) - $500

Suspensions
Race 4. Nathan Day – Jockey - careless riding – 8 days - AR131(a) – M/night 17/11/2020 – M/night 25/10/2020
Race 6. Ashley Butler – Jockey - careless riding – 7 days - AR131(a) M/night 28/11/2020 – M/night 5/12/2020

Race day injuries/illness
Race 2. Hannah Richardson – Jockey - dislodged en route to barriers – Cleared of any injury
Race 4. Paul Hamblin – Jockey - dislodged approaching the winning post – Cleared of any injury

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
ISIS JECTALE, ALL NATIVE

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 1. FIZZ – Soreness in hind legs – Vet certificate required – AR20(e).
Race 2. LEO’S DEN – Hung out severely – Officially barrier trial – AR20(e).
Race 2. LYNN’S LANE – Refused to load – Obtain barrier certificate – AR20(e).
Race 2. SERIOUSTEMPTATION – Racing manners – To officially barrier trial – AR20(e).
Race 3. ALL NATIVE – Reared on jumping – Obtain further barrier certificate – AR20(e).
Race 4. ARABELLA EKCLES – Uncompetitive – Barred to NON-TABS until proves competitiveness.
Race 4. BAUHINIA DRUM – Bucked – To officially barrier trial – AR20(e).

Protests

Race 2. 3RD (EMILEE’S EMPIRE) vs 2nd (APPARENTLY NOT) – Alleging interference approaching the winning post. – DISMISSED

Race 2. 3rd (EMILEE’S EMPIRE) vs 1st (LEO’S DEN) – Alleging interference approaching the winning post – DISMISSED

Race 2. 2nd (APPARENTLY NOT) vs 1st (LEO’S DEN) – Alleging interference approaching the winning post – UPHELD

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 2. INDENIAL- P Hamblin
BETAGETA MOVIN’ – (a) D McGillivray
Race 3 MONSTROSITY – (a) A Ross
Race 4 BAUHINIA DRUM – (a) A Ross
Race 6 FRUGAL – A Butler
HAYYLER’S TARY – A Sewell

Late scratchings

Race 2. LYNN’S LANE – Refused to load – 2.37pm


Published subject to correction upon revision